UPDATED: The NT Government has approved a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin, four years after initially blocking it over concerns it would contribute to ongoing rates of alcohol-fuelled violence.
‘I regard the discussions as private’: Manicaros out at NT Cattlemen’s Association in sudden departure
The reasons for NT Cattlemen’s Association chief executive Ashley Manicaros’s sudden departure from the organisation remain a mystery, with both sides refraining from offering an explanation.
Cash still up for grabs through myPalmerston scheme: Mayor
The third round of the now $90,000 myPalmerston voucher scheme is on its final rollout in time for Christmas shopping to further encourage local spending, the Mayor has said.
‘I am unable to conclude whether the Buy Local plan has had a positive effect’: Buy Local advocate
The NT Government’s Buy Local advocate has said he is unable to conclude whether the Territory’s Buy Local plan actually increases local procurement, that there is still no agreement of what constitutes a “Territory enterprise”, and concerns remain over the government’s ability to accurately record where it has made purchases.
NT Government tenders released – December 10
The NT Government released 21 requests for tender in the last week, including one to design, supply, install and repair CCTV systems for the NT Police for five years and one for an expression of interest into a public transport ticketing system and support system for five years. Click here to read the full summary.
Pet rental laws to come into effect on January 1
Controversial changes to tenancy laws that give renters the presumed right to keep pets will come into effect from January 1, the Gunner Government has declared.
‘You just can’t hope and pray’: Opposition exposes budget issues during Estimates hearings
Chief Minister and Treasurer Michael Gunner told a heated Estimates Committee on Monday his government is pinning its economic hopes on a rebound in GST payments, increased royalties and potential future major projects to replenish its coffers over the coming years, despite little indication that will happen.
RSL seeking developer to rebuild at old Cavenagh St site after losing ‘perfect site’ on Esplanade
After having their dreams of building a new club on the Esplanade dashed, the Darwin RSL says it is now seeking a developer to rebuild at its old Cavanagh Street site that was razed by fire in 2018.
‘Classy’ light rail proposal raised by alderman again as way to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Darwin region
A Darwin alderman has called for a “classy” light railway system between Darwin and Palmerston to help reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions after a recent council study found vehicles were responsible for 60 per cent of the city’s annual two million tonnes of carbon emissions.
The NT’s ‘new’ post-COVID economic recovery plan unveiled
The much-hyped Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission’s plan for saving the Northern Territory’s economy post-coronavirus has come down to plans already in place: further developing natural gas reserves and expanding the mining sector, while also simultaneously moving to achieve a “decarbonisation plan” to reach net zero emissions by 2050, with a focus on renewable energy.
Two million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions released in Darwin, majority from vehicles: Council climate boffin
A recent audit of greenhouse gas emissions has found that approximately two million tonnes of emissions are being released from the Darwin Metropolitan area annually, with 60 per cent of those from transport alone, the Darwin Council’s climate change officer has revealed.
Jabiru township and millions of taxpayer cash to be controlled by new entity while previous group faces investigation
The Federal Government is handing back the Jabiru township – the centrepiece of a $446 million rejuvenation master plan – to an organisation that shares directors with an Aboriginal corporation currently under investigation by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations for alleged financial impropriety.